MUSEUM BLOG
Explore our blog to learn about pieces from Canada’s largest collection of medical artifacts, discover the lesser-known history of health care, or hear about all of the exciting developments at the Canadian Museum of Health Care.
Museum of Health Care Welcomes New Curator
The Board of Directors of Museum of Health Care at Kingston is pleased to announce the hiring of a new Curator. Welcome Rowena McGowan!
Black History Month: Dr. Charles R. Drew
First African-American to be an examiner for the American Board of Surgery. First director of the American Red Cross Blood Bank.
We are hiring! 2022 Summer Positions Available
The Museum of Health Care is hiring for the summer! If you are enthusiastic, creative and have an interest in working in heritage, we want to hear from you!
Teddy Bear Hospital Virtual Family Day Event
The Museum of Health Care at Kingston is encouraging all families and stuffy lovers to join in on the fun of this full day, virtual adventure to be held on Family Day, Monday February 21, 2022, 9:00am-4:00pm
Black History Month: Dr. Alexander Thomas Augusta
First African-American physician in the U.S. Army. First Black professor of medicine in the U.S. First Black hospital administrator in the U.S.
Black History Month: Dr. James McCune Smith
First African-American to hold a medical degree.
The Story of Dr. Abraham Colles and his Fracture
Dr. Abraham Colles is most famous for his description of Colles’ fracture of the wrist, for which the Museum of Health Care has many splints.Born near Kilkenny, Ireland in 1773, he first became interested in medicine when a flood destroyed the home of a nearby doctor and washed an anatomy book towards his home. He returned the book to the doctor, who allowed him to keep it.In 1802, he became president of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland when he was only twenty-eight years old. In 1804, he became a Professor of Anatomy, Physiology, and Surgery to the College of Surgeons. He held numerous other positions and worked with many charitable hospitals and health care organizations over his career.
The Story of Dr. Ralph Crawford and his Dental Collection
Did you know that the Museum of Health Care has an extensive collection of dental objects? We have over 680 catalogued on our database, and more where that came from! Much of what we have today we owe to Dr. Patrick “Ralph” Crawford, who donated well over 1500 dentistry-related objects! Dr. Crawford was an incredible source of knowledge and friend to the Museum of Health Care, and was named Museum Curator Emeritus for his extensive contributions to our dental collections and exhibits. His series of articles “The Canadian Dental Association 1902-2002 - A Century of Service" continues to be an important resource for cataloguing and researching dental artefacts